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Planning CommissionSpecial Meeting Agenda MinutesMarch 6, 20256:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Jennifer Oliva Chair, Ward RepresentativeIsuri S. RamosViceChairWard 3 Representative Bao PhamWard 1 RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaWard 2 Representative Carl BenningerWard 4 RepresentativeChristopher Leo Citywide Representative Alan WooWard 5 RepresentativeAli PezeshkpourActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairManuel J. EscamillaCarl BenningerBao Pham Christopher LeoAlan Woo Acitng Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour,AICPSenior Asst. City Attorney Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 6:44 p.m. with ViceChair Ramos absent.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSMinutes: Resident, Harvey Beigle, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update.Resident, Dave Roche, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update. Resident, Joe Andrade, spoke in favor of the Transit Zoning Code Update. Resident, Michael Andrade, spoke in favor of the Transit Zoning Code Update. Resident, Mike Tardiff, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update. Resident, Kelly Crossley, spoke in favor of the Transit Zoning Code Update.Resident, Jason Rush, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update.Resident, Rachel Freeman, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update.Resident, Michael Freeman, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update. Resident, Charile Winn, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update. Resident, Andy Shimt, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update.Resident, Jack Haley, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update.Resident, Dan Domonoske, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update.Resident, Peter Lomakin, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update.Resident, Danielle Adams, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update. Resident, Christy Taylor, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update via Zoom.Resident, Tomas Castro, spoke in favor of the Transit Zoning Code Update via Zoom.Resident, Stephanie, spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update via Zoom.Resident spoke in opposition of the Transit Zoning Code Update via Zoom.Resident, Erika Gonzalez, spoke in favor of the Transit Zoning Code Update via Zoom.Resident, Leonel Flores, spoke in favor of the Transit Zoning Code Update via Zoom.CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMb. Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approve.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Carl Benninger, Jennifer Oliva, Manuel J.EscamillaNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – PassBUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Register on January 31, 2025,and notices were mailed on said date. 1.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 202402 AND AMENDMENTAPPLICATION (AA) NO. 202403 AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARTICLEXIX (THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE, SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84) OFCHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (SAMC)ADDRESSING INDUSTRIAL LAND USES, NONCONFORMITIES, ANDOPERATING STANDARDS, AND AMENDING THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ZONINGMAP TO REMOVE THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) AND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (M2)SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 DISTRICTBOUNDARY.Project Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project: Planning Commission recommendation that the City Counciladopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and Amendment Application(AA) No. 202403 to amend the Transit Zoning Code (Specific Development (SD) No.84) zoning district of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and toamend the City’s Zoning Map. The proposed amendments include removal of industrialuses from the permitted uses table, updates to the nonconforming regulations, a newamortization process, and new operational standards applicable to businesses withinthe zoning district. The proposal also includes removing the Light Industrial (M1) andHeavy Industrial (M2) suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district,as shown on the City’s Zoning Map.Environmental Impact: In accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, anaddendum has been prepared to the City of Santa Ana’s Transit Zoning Code (SD84)Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to demonstrate that, pursuant to the standardscontained in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, this project is within the scope of theTransit Zoning Code (SD84) EIR No. 200602, State Clearinghouse (SCH) No.2006071100, certified by the City of Santa Ana on June 7, 2010. The Transit ZoningCode (SD84) EIR fully analyzed the potential impacts associated with the proposedcode amendments. This is consistent with Section 8.06 of the City’s Local Guidelinesfor Implementing CEQA.Recommended Action: Recommend that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council:1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public Resources CodeSection 21166 and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning CodeEnvironmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No.2006071100). Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA),and based on independent review and analysis, and the administrativerecord as a whole, that, in exercising its independent judgement, amendTZC SD84 Final EIR with an addendum that the City Council find thatpursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequentEnvironmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of theproposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164,an addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared;2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No.202402 amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code,Specific Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the SantaAna Municipal Code including amendments to the regulations, overlaydistricts and maps in the zoning district; modifying the authorized land usesand permit types; establishing revised nonconforming use regulations,including the addition of an amortization/termination of use process andadding operational standards for certain permitted and nonconforminguses; and3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403amending the zoning by removing the M1 (light industrial) and M2 (HeavyIndustrial) suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning districtboundary as designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map. Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation for the Commission. Commission had question for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla toApprove with written and verbal clarifications to the ordinance for ZOA No.202402.YES: 4 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Jennifer Oliva, Manuel J. EscamillaNO: 2 – Christopher Leo, Carl BenningerABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Isuri RamosStatus: 4 – 2 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 5:30p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m.APPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tendayappeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the dayfollowing the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision orrequirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, orgroup. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the requiredfiling fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of theCommission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observedholiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the nextday City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government CodeSec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a publichearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (orsomeone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received bythe Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.MEETING INFORMATIONIf you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. 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